Chapter 442 Hope
"Today is a good day, today is a good day"
Li Ye hummed a happy melody and walked along the path under the night sky all the way back to his dormitory building.
Today is a memorable day because the relationship between him and Wen Leyu has achieved a crucial breakthrough.
Before they knew it, Li Ye and Wen Leyu had known each other for nearly three years. If it were decades later, they would have been very familiar with each other.
But in this world, Li Ye finally managed to reach the point where the fragrance lingered on his lips.
But the feeling of this first step made Li Ye feel extremely different.
When Li Ye first met Wen Leyu, she was just a newly sprouted rose with only very small flowers, which were wrapped tightly and not shown to outsiders.
So for the past three years, Li Ye has been busy with watering, fertilizing, raising seedlings and cultivating.
He was patiently waiting for Wen Leyu to grow up, and patiently waiting for Wen Leyu to understand how to give feedback.
Wen Leyu has been wandering with Teacher Ke for many years. Teacher Ke has taught her almost all the social coping skills, but the only thing he couldn't teach her is what "love" is.
So Wen Leyu is completely lacking in some aspects.
She is in the most important period of a girl's life. She has no close friends or girlfriends and can hardly even speak. How do you expect her to understand that a girl likes a boy and how to cooperate with the boy's "claws"?
So even though Wen Leyu knew who she belonged to, her increasingly attractive bud seemed to be unresponsive and was unwilling to bloom towards Li Ye for a long time.
In response to Li Ye's care, Wen Leyu would at most dance an exclusive dance for Li Ye when the breeze blew. Occasionally, after a long autumn night, she would quietly brush past Li Ye's hand and stain him with a few drops of the cleanest morning dew.
But if you expect her to rush towards Li Ye like a blooming rose, forget it! She doesn't have that skill, and she will even instinctively stretch out the rose thorns and prick Li Ye's fingers.
But today, Li Ye finally got the chance and forced the flower buds that he had carefully cultivated to open a crack, allowing the floral fragrance that had been nurtured for a long time to flow out quietly.
Li Ye was very happy.
The floral fragrance that had been patiently cultivated was indeed refreshing, pure and natural, and it was engraved in his heart for a long time, and it belonged only to him. This feeling made Li Ye unable to extricate himself and almost suffocated Wen Leyu.
Although he was kicked hard on the calf by Wen Leyu afterwards, Li Ye knew that there was only a difference between the first time and the countless times. After today's breakthrough, the next level was not far away.
I have to say that a flower bud that has been cultivated for three years has many layers of petals, which slowly bloom and bear fruit, which is completely different from the fast-food love of later generations.
Love in later generations is fast-paced. When you throw in a huge amount of money, it's like opening a bottle of perfume. It's strong and powerful. You may even get killed by a girl. Your adrenaline will surge to a very high level in an instant.
But after the intense period, only a few people can truly love each other and achieve a happy marriage.
Another large number of people always feel like a happy Husky that is suddenly put on a leash and may be pulled at any time. The barking and resistance are useless.
Of course, if you are strong enough, you can be the one holding the leash and take others away at any time, regardless of gender.
Li Ye felt that he and Wen Leyu should be the most beautiful couple who don't need any leash and will always be together and inseparable.
These days are really hopeful.
"Hey, Brother Li Ye is back."
Li Ye had just walked to the bottom of the dormitory building when he saw Director Xiong sitting on the steps smoking. He put out his cigarette and stood up to greet him.
Director Xiong of Chang'an Film Studio is a down-to-earth person. Since he became associated with the Lone Army Literary Society last year, he has been sending or mailing some Chang'an specialties to the studio every now and then over the past year or so.
He didn't send any letters, didn't ask about her well-being, and didn't bring any delicacies, but his simplicity and honesty won the favor of a group of students in the literature club.
In addition, because Li Ye gave Director Xiong an idea and took the lead in launching the "home armor" project, it has now been successfully exported and earned foreign exchange.
In order to thank Li Ye, Director Xiong brought some "good stuff" to Li Ye several times, and these good stuff came with invoices. This was absolutely sincere, legal and compliant.
So when it comes to personal relationship with Li Ye, Director Xiong is much closer than those directors.
Li Ye saw Director Xiong and asked curiously, "Old Xiong, if you had something to say, why didn't you just tell me? Why are you waiting for me here?"
Director Xiong smiled unnaturally and said, "There were so many people here just now that it was hard to say a few words."
Li Ye nodded and said, "Then let's go back to the literature club and talk! It's hard to find a restaurant now. I have some wine and some snacks."
"No, no, I'll just say a few words and leave."
Director Xiong declined repeatedly, and then said awkwardly: "Actually, you saw it just now, Li Ye. Liu Xiaoru from our factory is quite suitable for playing the role in your script, but she has never played the leading role before."
Li Ye laughed and said, "Old Bear! Given our relationship, you are too embarrassed to say this? What's wrong? Is it illegal to use the backdoor?"
"Hey, don't talk nonsense," Director Xiong immediately waved his hand and said, "I'm not here to ask you for a backdoor! I know the seriousness of this mission.
I only ask that if Liu Xiaoru is indeed more suitable than Gong Xing, you can say something for her."
Li Ye looked at Director Xiong and suddenly asked, "Is that Liu Xiaoru related to you, Old Xiong?"
Director Xiong was startled, and then quickly denied it: "No, no, brother, don't get me wrong. I'm a grown man, so it's not a big deal. But if I ruin a woman's reputation, I'll be struck by lightning."
Seeing Director Xiong speak so seriously, Li Ye knew that he couldn't finish his words in a few words, so he pulled him to a secluded bench and asked him about the situation in detail.
"More than a decade ago, Liu Xiaoru was also a key training target of our factory, but later her husband despised her and divorced her because of her family background."
"It's not easy for a woman to live alone with a child, but having a child at least gives you a head start, right?"
"The situation has improved in the past two years, and Liu Xiaoru's child has grown up. But just when she was about to get through the hard times, the child's biological father took the child back because people are not encouraged to have more children now, and that man has no son."
"What's even worse is that there are people in the factory who say all kinds of weird things. Liu Xiaoru seems to have aged ten years in just one week. She's almost driven to death."
"I, Old Xiong, can't stand this kind of thing, so when I saw your story outline this time, I showed it to Liu Xiaoru. As a result, Liu Xiaoru burst into tears. Even a man like me couldn't stand it."
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Director Xiong, a man as strong as an iron tower, actually talked to Li Ye for a long time. It was not as simple as "just a few words" as he said.
Liu Xiaoru's experience is different from Yang Huaihua's, but the suffering she suffered is much worse than Yang Huaihua's.
Yang Yumin was determined to follow Yang Huaihua no matter what. No matter how miserable Yang Huaihua was, she always had her son to support her.
But it is not known whether Liu Xiaoru's son is weak in character, too young, or his ex-husband's family has some ability, but now he has been recognized as her son. Coupled with the rumors around her, the psychological pressure she is under can be imagined.
Li Ye thought for a moment and asked, "Old Xiong, judging from the scene Li Xiaoru just performed, she should be suitable, but can her current mental state sustain a month of filming? Don't let her go crazy during the filming, that would be a joke."
"No, absolutely not," Director Xiong said with certainty, "She has endured all the hardship in the past ten years. As long as there is hope, she will be able to do it."
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Li Ye understood that Lao Xiong came to see him today just to give Liu Xiaoru some hope.
Sometimes when a person faces adversity, a hope is the spiritual pillar that supports her to face it bravely.
"Okay then!" Li Ye said cautiously, "I have some connections with the Hong Kong side, I'll talk to them, but the final decision will still be made by the director."
"Thank you so much, brother," Director Xiong said gratefully, "To be honest, I really meddled in other people's business this time, but I really wanted to get it done. This person should have a conscience, right?"
Li Ye smiled and nodded, "Old Xiong, you are a good person, but let me tell you, filming is a professional matter, and I, as an outsider, cannot guarantee it. If she is really selected, it is also Liu Xiaoru's ability."
"Hey, it's not all about ability. If it were all about ability, Liu Xiaoru wouldn't have ended up like this."
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Seeing Li Ye's puzzled look, Director Xiong smiled and whispered, "Brother, do you know what price the Hong Kong side offered this time?
In addition to the money given to the film studio, each leading actor received a bonus, which was directly given in foreign currency, to this amount. "
Director Xiong stretched out two fingers and shook them vigorously in front of Li Ye.
Li Ye was surprised and asked, "Twenty thousand dollars per person? Are you so generous?"
Li Ye felt that twenty thousand dollars was not a small amount.
After Huo Renqiang accepted the task, he only reported the progress to Li Ye on time, but did not report the expenditure to him.
Of course, it is also possible that he felt that an amount like $20,000 did not require him to repeatedly consult his boss's boss.
After all, his boss Pei Wencong is no longer the small president who has to personally inquire about how many lunch boxes to buy.
So, for this little money, is it necessary to disturb Li Ye, who is richer than Pei Wencong?
But Li Ye's blurt out "twenty thousand dollars" made Director Xiong laugh.
"Oh, brother, you really don't know the value of money! If I really give you $20,000, would you dare to take it? You are going to make a mistake."
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Director Xiong put away his two fingers and lowered his voice again, saying, "Two thousand dollars, two thousand dollars per person. Do you know how many people almost broke their heads for these two thousand dollars? Liu Xiaoru hasn't played the leading role in these years."
Li Ye was a little confused at first, and then he adjusted his values to the time point of 1984.
He knew that $20,000 per person was a lot, but he had not expected that $2,000 per person would trigger some things.
But if you think about it carefully, after the author of "Scars" exchanged five hundred dollars, he flew directly to the lighthouse and set foot on the land of freedom, so the role of two thousand dollars at this time is very, very big.
"Brother Li Ye, I told Liu Xiaoru that if she gets the role, she won't ask for money. I'll take out the two thousand dollars and divide it among them. I won't lose anything from you."
"Who are you bashing?"
Li Ye said with both anger and laughter: "Do you think I would ignore the facts for a few bucks? I said it's all about strength, all about strength. If you mention money again, I won't care!"
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Director Xiong was stunned by Li Ye's spit, and then he really grabbed Li Ye's hands like a bear, shaking them hard, just like Xiong Er shook Bald Qiang.
"Brother, I, Old Xiong, have recognized you as my brother. So many people have seen that poor Liu Xiaoru, and they all say she is beautiful but hide filth in their hearts. Only honest people like us would not be able to bear it."
“.”
After listening to Director Xiong's words, Li Ye suddenly remembered some things from his previous life.
No matter which era it is, there are many miserable people, but most people in society can’t even take care of themselves, so how can they take care of others?
But even in such a depressing environment, there are still some silly people who will show some kindness to the best of their ability, right?
Even though there are so many bastards who maliciously take advantage of the kindness of good people to beg, bite back, and defraud, people with good intentions will never become extinct.
(End of this chapter)
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